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The Art of Haiku; Monday, Second Period [07/18].
Since it appeared as though the weather would hold out for the morning, it was yet another day to meet under the tree by the duck pond in the park to talk about poetry, and this time, Shunsui had brought along a nice, light green tea to enjoy along with it, as well.
"Ohayōgozaimasu, ducklings ♥," he greeted them with his usual lazy smile, speaking as he poured the tea and distributed the cups to any who would wish to partake. "Today, we're going to be using our time to speak of and learn of a poet whose name has already surfaced in our discussions already. Hardly surprisingly, considering he is one of Japan's greatest haiku-ists ♥ This would, of course, be none other than Bashō.
"Matsuo Bashō was the foremost poet of the Edo era, and arguably one of the foremost poets of history. He didn't come to be known as the Master of the Haiku for nothing ♥. He was introduced to poetry at a young age, infusing himself in the intellectual culture of Tokyo during his time and teaching for a bit," a small smile and a nod of his head as if to acknowledge that, clearly, some of the truly best poets were also teachers, "before deciding to travel often and wander the wilderness in search for inspiration. Clearly," here, Shunsui chuckled faintly, "it worked ♥.
"So let's have a look at four of Bashō's poems, discuss what we like or perhaps don't like about them, and then we'll use the rest of class to work on our own poems, to share with the class before we depart until next week if you feel so inclined ♥."
With that, Shunsui reached for the first scroll.
"Ohayōgozaimasu, ducklings ♥," he greeted them with his usual lazy smile, speaking as he poured the tea and distributed the cups to any who would wish to partake. "Today, we're going to be using our time to speak of and learn of a poet whose name has already surfaced in our discussions already. Hardly surprisingly, considering he is one of Japan's greatest haiku-ists ♥ This would, of course, be none other than Bashō.
"Matsuo Bashō was the foremost poet of the Edo era, and arguably one of the foremost poets of history. He didn't come to be known as the Master of the Haiku for nothing ♥. He was introduced to poetry at a young age, infusing himself in the intellectual culture of Tokyo during his time and teaching for a bit," a small smile and a nod of his head as if to acknowledge that, clearly, some of the truly best poets were also teachers, "before deciding to travel often and wander the wilderness in search for inspiration. Clearly," here, Shunsui chuckled faintly, "it worked ♥.
"So let's have a look at four of Bashō's poems, discuss what we like or perhaps don't like about them, and then we'll use the rest of class to work on our own poems, to share with the class before we depart until next week if you feel so inclined ♥."
With that, Shunsui reached for the first scroll.
Sign In - AoH, 07/18.
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Listen to the Lecture - AoH, 07/18.
1. kare eda ni
karasu no tomarikeri
aki no kure
On a bare branch
A crow is perched--
This autumn evening.
2. natsugusa ya
tsuwamonodomo ga
yume no ato
The summer grasses.
All that is left to us now
Of the warriors’ dreams.
3. shizukasa ya
iwa ni shimiiru
semi no koe
Quietness--
Sinking into the rocks,
A cicada's cry.
4. hatsushigure
saru mo komino
o hoshige nari
First winter rain—
Even the monkey
Seems to want a raincoat.
"So, then," Shunsui smiled as the last poem made its rounds, "what do you think, ducklings ♥? Any thoughts to share?"
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"Tell me, Jo-chan &heartts;," he then said, tilting his head thoughtfully at her, "do you have a preferred season ♥?"
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Write some Haiku - AoH, 07/18.
Or just enjoy watching the ducks in the pond, or a nice little nap, or enjoy some more tea. After all, such moments are merely poetry but without words!
Talk to the Teacher - AoH, 07/18.
....probably.
OOC - AoH, 07/18.